Ashwagandha
Benefits: Adaptogen · reduces stress
Preparation: Capsules or tea
Safety notes: Avoid in pregnancy
Benefits: Adaptogen · reduces stress
Preparation: Capsules or tea
Safety notes: Avoid in pregnancy
Benefits: Adaptogen · stress relief · respiratory support
Preparation: Tea: 2–3 tsp dried leaves, 5–6 min
Safety notes: Avoid in pregnancy; interacts with anticoagulants and diabetes meds
Benefits: Reduces anxiety · improves mood
Preparation: Tea from fresh/dry leaves
Safety notes: May cause drowsiness in high amounts
Benefits: Adaptogen; stress · sleep · immunity
Preparation: Powder/capsules or decoction
Safety notes: May interact with anticoagulants
Benefits: Adaptogen; focus and fatigue
Preparation: Root extract or tea
Safety notes: Avoid late evening; possible stimulation
Benefits: Anxiolytic · nervine
Preparation: Tea or tincture
Safety notes: Possible drowsiness